The finest early spring plucking of the spring buds; only harvested for a few days each year. This is the highest grade organic white tea and has won numerous awards at the global level; a supremely flavorful silver needle.

Silver Needle is among the most revered of Chinese teas, produced in the Fuding and Zhenhe districts of Fujian province. This premium tea is produced at the strictest quality standards. This dedication to perfection is apparent in the cup, which is sweet and delicate with an angelic fragrance. Award winning Bai Hao Yin Zhen Special Grade.

Customer Reviews

March 25, 2014 Review by Debbie

Quality

Amazing, flavorful. I've never tried silver needle before, but I've always thought white teas only had very subtle flavors. This has a very noticeable, nutty flavor (spring 2014). Love it! I can get at least 4 good steepings from it, too.

September 6, 2012 Review by Jadxia

Quality

Delicate flavor with definite pine scent. Reminds me of Christmas.

December 14, 2011 Review by Pearl.

Quality

This tea has a very subtle, delicious flavor. It has a slightly earthy, delicate flavor that is more potent as the tea cools. I have heard that this tea has a lot of health benefits and is only harvested TWO days out of the entire year!!! The rarity of this tea leads me to savor each sip I take. Amazingly soft, smooth, and sweet. I drink at least 4 cups a day!

July 29, 2011 Review by Joel

Quality

This is the best tea that I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. It is good both hot or cold.

July 3, 2011 Review by Joe P.

Quality

Just what I imagined. Delicate, lightly sweet, lightly floral, refreshing and delicious. I tried some of this iced and it is amazing. No need any sweetener whatsoever.

March 17, 2009 Review by Trent

Quality

A+++

January 6, 2009 Review by Megan S.

Quality

The best tea I have ever tasted. Makes me feel like I have wings!

December 13, 2008 Review by JP

Quality

Wow. This tea has honey-like qualities and a great mouth feel. You can tell it is so fresh, al downy and soft with tons of little hairs on it. You can get several steeps out of a scopp of this.

October 22, 2008 Review by Marlene

Quality

None better

October 20, 2008 Review by Jae

Quality

PHENOMENAL. THankyoU!!

September 4, 2008 Review by Roger

Quality

Once again, ZHI DELIVERS.

August 27, 2008 Review by Kareen

Quality

THE best EVER.

August 27, 2008 Review by Jennifer

Quality

Too light for me....I think I need flavored teas at this stage.

July 6, 2008 Review by Antonio

Quality

Hands down the best silvere needle tea in the world.

June 26, 2008 Review by martin

Quality

I think my bag was a little light. Regardless, this tea steeps up into a gorgeous golden cup. Very tasty!

May 14, 2008 Review by Christopher

Quality

Very good!

April 8, 2008 Review by Lillian C.

Quality

Fantastic Silver tea!

March 28, 2008 Review by Matt

Quality

A little pricy, but nevertheless an exceptional spring white tea.

March 12, 2008 Review by Elaine

Quality

Lighning shipping, great packaging, outstanding product. I am very impresses! I will definitely order again.

March 5, 2008 Review by Jacob F.

Quality

TOPS!!

March 5, 2008 Review by Terry J.

Quality

Um, maybe not for me. I need more flavor and substance. Too subtle for me.

Basic Steeping Tips
- Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible
- Don’t overboil water
- Remove leaves after recommended time (adjust to taste)
- If you want stronger tea, use more leaves instead of steeping for a longer time
Leaves can be resteeped 2-3 times resulting in various flavor differences. Don’t throw out those leaves until they have given it all up!

White tea is sun dried and contains a high amount of antioxidants. Low in caffeine. Heart healthy and has known cancer halting properties.

Invented in 1857, the Silver Needle tea is fairly young; however, it has already breached the ranks of the top 10 most famous teas in China. The tea gets its name from its buds – they are covered with lots of white hairs, giving it a silvery appearance. The bud is also as straight as a needle.

Gathered only a few days each year, the Silver Needle tea is one of the rarest in the world. It is picked from mid-March to early April in the absence of rain in the Fuding and Zhenhe districts of the Fujian Province in China to ensure that the buds are undamaged and unopened.

Adding to the high quality of this tea, collectors of the Silver Needle are required to refrain from eating garlic, drink alcohol, or consume any other strong-smelling substances prior to picking. It is believed that the silver buds easily absorb smells and will lose its high quality.

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